Misc News – Aug 7

Ben Ross has put together an excellent History of the Lafayette Breweries.

The GABF is September 24-26 in Denver. They are looking for volunteer workers.

At Crunchy's in East Lansing manager Paul Stewart has banished all non-Michigan draft beer on its 27 taps in favor of locally-crafted brews.

Some guys in Southampton, England started Alcohol In Emergency, a late-night delivery service. The Nanny State has some reservations; mostly semantic  . article.

Shiner will be putting out Shine Smokehouse soon. Lew Bryson calls it a summer-weight Schlenkerla Helles-style.

Victory is making Hop Wallop available year-round and replacing it on the seasonal schedule with Yakima Twilight Ale. 8.7% IIPA. YTA will probably be out in the fall.